FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

CATH PKGD: THERMISTOR 7.5 110CM

MDR report key: 4070968 · Received August 29, 2014

Report

Report Number
3010532612-2014-00016
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
August 29, 2014
Date of Event
July 16, 2014
Report Date
August 15, 2014
Manufacturer
ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.
Product Code
DYG
PMA / PMN Number
K833918
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
CO
Reporter Occupation
PHYSICIAN

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EVENT INVOLVED A MALE PT WHO ARRIVED WITH A GUNSHOT INJURY. WHILE IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT THE DOCTOR INSERTED THE CATHETER AND THE PWP (PULMONARY WAVE PRESSURE) DIDN'T APPEAR ON THE MONITOR. AS A RESULT, THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED AND THEY REALIZED THAT THE "BALLOON WAS RIPPED." THE MD USED ANOTHER CATHETER. THE PT EXPIRED. AN UPDATE RECEIVED ON (B)(6) 2014 REPORTED THAT THE MD STATED THE EVENT DID NOT CONTRIBUTE TO THE PT'S DEATH.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
527962 CATH PKGD: THERMISTOR 7.5 110CM BALLOON THERODILUTION CATHETER DYG ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC. MF2090522

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1